Trail status
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Trail Closure between Ōpua-Kawakawa section.
June 4th 2024 - September 27th 2024
The Bay of Islands Vintage Rail train is extending the rail line from Te Akeake and Whangae Tunnel. This section of the trail is closed to all trail users until September 27th, 2024. You can ride the train; however, you cannot get on or off at Te Akeake station.
Train
The 11km trail section from Kawakawa – Ōpua includes a 3.6km train journey. A relaxing 90-minute journey on the oldest passenger railway line in New Zealand, will take you right through the bustling town of Kawakawa, east across farmland, through beautiful countryside, past rivers and native wetlands, and over the longest curved wooden bridge in the Southern Hemisphere towards Ōpua.
Road trail
An alternate gravel road route is available for those who wish to cycle between Ōpua and Kawakawa. This alternate route is known as the Ōpua Whangae Road Trail. Not for the faint of heart this road trail is 17.7km long and is recommended for adult cyclists with gravel cycling experience.
Train/Road/Cycle trail
